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Oklahoma
State
Senate
Legislative Brief updated August 2012
Issues To Be Referred to Oklahoma Voters for Approval or Rejection at the 2012 Elections see also the list of State Questions compiled by the Secretary of State at https://www.sos.ok.gov/gov/questions.aspx
Issue: Property Valuation State Question 758 Legislative Referendum 358 Originating Legislation: HJR1002 (2011) Principal Authors: Senator Jim Reynolds, Representative David Dank Election Date: November 6, 2012 (pending proclamation by the Governor)
Ballot Title (as re-written by the Attorney General):
This measure amends the State Constitution. It amends Section 8B of Article 10. The measure deals with real property taxes also called ad valorem taxes. These taxes are based on several factors. One factor is the fair cash value of the property. The measure changes the limits on increases in fair cash value. Now, increases are limited to 5% of fair cash value in any taxable year. The measure changes the cap on increases to 3% for some property. The 3% cap would apply to homestead exempted property. The cap would also apply to agricultural land. The measure also removes obsolete language.
Issue: Preferential Treatment or Discrimination State Question 759
Legislative Referendum 359
Originating Legislation: SJR15 (2011)
Principal Authors: Senator Rob Johnson, Representative Leslie Osborn Election Date: November 6, 2012 (pending proclamation by the Governor)
Ballot Title (as re-written by the Attorney General):
This measure adds a new section to the State Constitution. It adds Section 36 to Article II. The measure deals with three areas of government action. These areas are employment, education and contracting. In these areas, the measure does not allow affirmative action programs. Affirmative action programs give preferred treatment based on race, color or gender. They also

Oklahoma
State
Senate
Legislative Brief updated August 2012
Issues To Be Referred to Oklahoma Voters for Approval or Rejection at the 2012 Elections see also the list of State Questions compiled by the Secretary of State at https://www.sos.ok.gov/gov/questions.aspx
Issue: Property Valuation State Question 758 Legislative Referendum 358 Originating Legislation: HJR1002 (2011) Principal Authors: Senator Jim Reynolds, Representative David Dank Election Date: November 6, 2012 (pending proclamation by the Governor)
Ballot Title (as re-written by the Attorney General):
This measure amends the State Constitution. It amends Section 8B of Article 10. The measure deals with real property taxes also called ad valorem taxes. These taxes are based on several factors. One factor is the fair cash value of the property. The measure changes the limits on increases in fair cash value. Now, increases are limited to 5% of fair cash value in any taxable year. The measure changes the cap on increases to 3% for some property. The 3% cap would apply to homestead exempted property. The cap would also apply to agricultural land. The measure also removes obsolete language.
Issue: Preferential Treatment or Discrimination State Question 759
Legislative Referendum 359
Originating Legislation: SJR15 (2011)
Principal Authors: Senator Rob Johnson, Representative Leslie Osborn Election Date: November 6, 2012 (pending proclamation by the Governor)
Ballot Title (as re-written by the Attorney General):
This measure adds a new section to the State Constitution. It adds Section 36 to Article II. The measure deals with three areas of government action. These areas are employment, education and contracting. In these areas, the measure does not allow affirmative action programs. Affirmative action programs give preferred treatment based on race, color or gender. They also